It’s official: Freshman forward Ed Davis said Sunday he’ll return for his sophomore campaign. “I am returning to North Carolina for my sophomore season and will not apply for the NBA draft,” Davis said in a statement. “I love being a student at Carolina and playing with my teammates for coach [Roy] Williams. I’d like […]
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Liberty’s Seth Curry to Duke
While Duke fans grimaced at another season with UNC in the Final Four and the Blue Devils sulking in Durham, they might have just gotten some very important news. Seth Curry, the brother of Cinderella, err … I mean Davidson, star Stephen Curry and son of NBA legend and Charlotte Hornet standout Dell Curry, decided […]
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Triangle Offense March Madness Picks
Here’s a look at what some of Triangle Offense’s contributors are thinking about the bracket’s Final Four, champion, possible sleepers and disappointments. Rob Harrington Final Four: Louisville, Connecticut, Pittsburgh and North Carolina More so than most seasons, this year most of the national contenders excel either on offense or defense, but not both. Last season, […]
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Triangle Offense picks UNC-Duke
Rob Harrington I still believe the Heels pose too many matchup problems for the Devils, especially at point guard. Additionally, in the past Zoubek has not been effective in this game, and who knows how the Lance Thomas injury will affect him. But it should be a very good game. Duke will be the looser […]
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Duke at UNC: A look at the rest of the matchups
Here’s a quick look at the rest of the Duke-Carolina matchups. To recap, Triangle Offense gave the advantage at point guard to UNC and gave neither team the edge at shooting guard. Small Forward NBA scouts are drooling over the Danny Green-Gerald Henderson matchup. Henderson’s athleticism and ability to play above the rim should translate […]
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Duke at UNC: Williams vs. Ellington
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s genius insertion of Elliot Williams — a juicy McDonald’s Big Mac — into the starting lineup provided a boost for the slumping Blue Devils. Meanwhile, UNC’s Wayne Ellington’s highs and lows seem to oscillate in sync with Carolina’s offensive success. When Ellington’s hot, the Heels roll. When he’s not, well, […]
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Duke at UNC: Lawson vs. Scheyer
Looking ahead a bit, Duke travels to Chapel Hill Sunday for a game that could serve as a defining moment for the program. This week Triangle Offense will break down the position-by-position matchups between Duke and UNC. Roy Williams’ return to Chapel Hill tipped the scale back to Carolina. Winning six of 11 games against […]
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UNC seniors top Miami 90-76
SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — The No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels survived a late Miami push to win 90-76 on senior night. UNC’s Rashanda McCants contributed 21 points and routinely slashed to the bucket for easy scores while Cetera DeGraffenreid piled in a career-high 23 points and grabbed seven boards. “She [DeGraffenreid] was actually sick […]
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Halftime Update: Miami at UNC
SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina senior Rashanda McCants started senior night on a tear, scoring 11 points in the first half and pushing the Tar Heels to a 46-34 halftime lead against the Miami Hurricanes Thursday. Three different seniors scored early for UNC’s first six points after being honored prior to tip-off. The No. […]
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What to watch: N.C. State at UNC
N.C. State travels to Chapel Hill to face the No.3 North Carolina Tar Heels who have been on a tear winning their last nine games. The resurgent Wolfpack looks to bolster its post-season resume with a marque win over the conference leader. Here are a few subplots to watch for tonight: The much anticipated return […]
